38th State Spotlights

Check back here to read more about significant people, places and events across Colorado as well as the history behind some of them.

Monte Vista Crane Festival fosters community enjoyment through unifying bird-filled programming

Raven Sanchez 2/6/26 Raven Sanchez 2/6/26

Monte Vista Crane Festival fosters community enjoyment through unifying bird-filled programming

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From Start to Shiki: Prismajic dreams up calming and communal immersive art experiences

Raven Sanchez 1/24/26 Raven Sanchez 1/24/26

From Start to Shiki: Prismajic dreams up calming and communal immersive art experiences

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Annual Rio Frio Ice Festival will feature winter Olympics-themed outdoor activities

Raven Sanchez 1/9/26 Raven Sanchez 1/9/26

Annual Rio Frio Ice Festival will feature winter Olympics-themed outdoor activities

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Caffeine and concert connections: Bittersweet Coffee and Venue will offer local amenities and music-centered opportunities

Raven Sanchez 12/26/25 Raven Sanchez 12/26/25

Caffeine and concert connections: Bittersweet Coffee and Venue will offer local amenities and music-centered opportunities

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Races and revelry: Breckenridge Tourism Office welcomes the holiday season with an afternoon of community festivities

Raven Sanchez 11/14/25 Raven Sanchez 11/14/25

Races and revelry: Breckenridge Tourism Office welcomes the holiday season with an afternoon of community festivities

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Western spectacles and sparkling flair: Lauren Young expresses playful visions through Abstruse Art

Raven Sanchez 10/17/25 Raven Sanchez 10/17/25

Western spectacles and sparkling flair: Lauren Young expresses playful visions through Abstruse Art

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Denver’s Mexican Cultural Center cultivates year-round heritage awareness through collaboration

Raven Sanchez 10/12/25 Raven Sanchez 10/12/25

Denver’s Mexican Cultural Center cultivates year-round heritage awareness through collaboration

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The Midnight Oil Bookstore advocates for local readers through access and engagement

Raven Sanchez 9/26/25 Raven Sanchez 9/26/25

The Midnight Oil Bookstore advocates for local readers through access and engagement

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Annual Pueblo Chile and Frijoles Festival returns for 31st year of immersive pepper-centric activities

Raven Sanchez 8/29/25 Raven Sanchez 8/29/25

Annual Pueblo Chile and Frijoles Festival returns for 31st year of immersive pepper-centric activities

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Aquí channels safety, inclusivity and appreciation into sober art events

Raven Sanchez 8/18/25 Raven Sanchez 8/18/25

Aquí channels safety, inclusivity and appreciation into sober art events

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Lavender Hill Cultural District amplifies Denver’s LGBTQ+ culture through complementary community efforts

Raven Sanchez 6/13/25 Raven Sanchez 6/13/25

Lavender Hill Cultural District amplifies Denver’s LGBTQ+ culture through complementary community efforts

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Lady Justice Brewing prioritizes social justice and a tight-knit taproom environment

Raven Sanchez 6/5/25 Raven Sanchez 6/5/25

Lady Justice Brewing prioritizes social justice and a tight-knit taproom environment

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Part 2: Exploring AAPI Culture Fest’s lineup of local organizations and businesses

Raven Sanchez 5/14/25 Raven Sanchez 5/14/25

Part 2: Exploring AAPI Culture Fest’s lineup of local organizations and businesses

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Part 1: AAPI Culture Festival returns to Denver for a second year

Raven Sanchez 5/9/25 Raven Sanchez 5/9/25

Part 1: AAPI Culture Festival returns to Denver for a second year

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Smeeny’s Story: How Chereen Leong Schwarz builds environment-embracing connections

Raven Sanchez 4/27/25 Raven Sanchez 4/27/25

Smeeny’s Story: How Chereen Leong Schwarz builds environment-embracing connections

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Local business owners to host maker unifying, handcrafted-only swap meet

Raven Sanchez 4/3/25 Raven Sanchez 4/3/25

Local business owners to host maker unifying, handcrafted-only swap meet

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Denver artist Detour reflects on his career, creative processes and DIA sculpture

Raven Sanchez 2/13/25 Raven Sanchez 2/13/25

Denver artist Detour reflects on his career, creative processes and DIA sculpture

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Colorado Humanities’ city-spanning Black History Live Tour to return in February

Raven Sanchez 1/30/25 Raven Sanchez 1/30/25

Colorado Humanities’ city-spanning Black History Live Tour to return in February

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Manitou Springs to celebrate 30 years of The Great Fruitcake Toss

Raven Sanchez 1/16/25 Raven Sanchez 1/16/25

Manitou Springs to celebrate 30 years of The Great Fruitcake Toss

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ThemFaire market will offer holiday shopping and community gathering opportunities

Raven Sanchez 12/5/24 Raven Sanchez 12/5/24

ThemFaire market will offer holiday shopping and community gathering opportunities

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